Thomas Paul Aspinall[6] (born 11 April 1993) [7] is an English professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current Interim UFC Heavyweight Champion. As of 27 August 2024, he is #8 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings. [8] .

Jun 7, 2021 · From almost quitting the sport for good, to signing for the biggest martial arts organisation in the world, Salford-born UFC heavyweight Tom Aspinall has made waves since his ascent to MMA’s summit, showing exactly why he’s one of the most highly touted prospects to come out of the UK.

Jul 25, 2024 · Tom Aspinall was born in Salford, England, on April 11, 1993. His martial arts journey started young, training jiu-jitsu from age seven. He would then train in boxing and wrestling before starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, following in his father’s footsteps. Aspinall won the British Open in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in every belt class except black.

Jan 6, 2025 · Born on April 11, 1993, in Salford, England, Tom Aspinall’s adventure to turning into a UFC big name started together with his father, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) practitioner. From a younger age, Aspinall was delivered to BJJ, laying the inspiration for his grappling skills.

Mar 9, 2021 · Salford-born Tom Aspinall is a step closer to the UFC heavyweight championship after beating former champion Andrei Arlovski. Six foot six inches tall Aspinall, 27, returned to the cage at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas needing less than two rounds to finish off Arlovski, extending his winning record to six straight wins including three in UFC.

Aug 3, 2024 · The UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion Tom “Honey Badger” Aspinall is the show’s biggest star currently in the fighting world right now, writes Max Peberdy. The Salford-born fighter is catching the eye of many after his recent win in Manchester on Saturday for UFC 304, with a victory against Curtis Blaydes.

Apr 11, 1993 · Jailton Almeida Open to Pavlovich Fight, Backup Role for Jones vs. Aspinall Jailton Almeida wants to help Tom Aspinall add some fun to the heavyweight division.

Jul 26, 2024 · Salford-born Tom Aspinall has his eyes set on being “the best heavyweight ever” as he prepares for his rematch with Curtis Blaydes. The 31-year-old fighter is preparing to face Blaydes on home soil on July 27, two years after he suffered a knee injury just 15 seconds into his first bout with the American which ultimately ended in defeat at ...

Dec 12, 2023 · For those unfamiliar with the new interim champion, Tom Aspinall is a 30-year-old fighter from Salford, England. He has only a single loss in the UFC, which was due to a knee injury and not getting knocked out.

Apr 24, 2024 · Tom Aspinall is an English athlete who competes in the heavyweight class of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, also known as the UFC. He currently holds the title of Interim UFC Heavyweight Champion. As of April 16, 2024, he is ranked #13 in the UFC’s list of top fighters across all weight classes.